Ingredients

• 55g / 2oz White Stilton with Apricot, mashed
• 15g / ½ oz butter
• 3 tbsp single cream
• Pinch paprika
• Pinch black pepper
• ½ tsp mustard powder
• 1 egg, separated
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
• 2 slices freshly made toast, crusts removed

Method

1. Preheat grill
2. Gently heat cheese, butter, cream, peppers & mustard in a small heavy-based pan
3. When the butter has melted allow the mixture to bubble for about 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Beat in the egg yolk & 1 tbsp of the Parmesan
4. Whisk egg white to soft peak stage. Gently fold into the cheese mixture using a metal tablespoon
5. Arrange the toast on a heat proof dish, & pile the cheese mixture on top. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan
6. Grill until golden brown
7. Serve at once, on its own or with a salad or bacon if desired
8. Serve as a snack or perhaps with a main dish or at a barbecue